Paton describes Johannesburg as a place of “great high buildings” and a place of chaos when he says, “It is too much to understand” (45). Its overcrowded streets and complicated architecture emphasize the difference between it and Ndotsheni. Paton develops bewilderment by comparing the two very different settings. Johannesburg contains too many difference presences. Paton emphasizes these through Kumalo’s perspective, illustrating it to the readers because he also sees it for the very first time. However, as time goes on even familiar sights and sounds appear to be corrupted. These foreign surroundings allow him to see a loss of tribal values. More and more individuals within Johannesburg lose their morals and changes occur. …show more content…
Paton explains how the city becomes “uncountable,” causing “confusion” creating difficulty and pandemonium when moving (47). This barbarousness allows individuals to become disoriented; the atmosphere does not provide any sense of calmness or equanimity. Destinations may become easily forgotten. A large amount of anarchy devours individuals and prevents the ambition for goals. Gertrude’s priority of searching for her husband ends due to the many influences within Johannesburg. She loses her morals and obtains numerous new husbands because of